News: Graduate College

Kenneth Varner in red shirt and arms crossed while standing outside
People |

Kenny Varner, the 2025 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award winner, tackles the state's critical teacher shortage through the Nevada Forward Initiative.

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Campus News |

Occupational Therapy 750 teaches students how to create adaptive tools to improve patient care.

Monika Neda in a red dress suit
People |

The professor of mathematical sciences and associate dean for research in the College of Sciences reflects on her journey. 

Rachel Matthews, one of the first graduates of UNLV Nursing's Midwifery Program, simulates a birth during a skills lab with Kate Woeber, Ph.D., CNM, MPH, FACNM, the program director
Campus News |

UNLV fills gaps in healthcare by growing Nevada's midwifery workforce with certified nurse midwives.

closeup portrait of a smiling Amber Guckes
People |

Three-time engineering graduate Amber Guckes blends creative thinking with technical expertise to safeguard the nation’s nuclear stockpile.

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Campus News |

A UNLV-record 28 graduate and professional programs placed within the nation’s top 100 in their discipline, including 14 from Boyd School of Law.

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Research |

UNLV research team says high blood sugar levels appear to weaken function in key part of brain, mimicking Alzheimer’s.

spring day on UNLV campus
People |

The associate vice provost of academic effectiveness plays a key role in the accreditation process. 

a faraway shot of Alissa Gardner standing between trees under the sunlight
People |

The Grad Academy director oversees development opportunities, including the Rebel Grad Slam 3 Minute Thesis Competition.

Will Collins in front of a marquee advertising a gay pride event in 1984 at UNLV
UNLV History |

Author, activist, and alum Dennis McBride on how classmates and allies established one of the city’s first LGBTQ organizations — the Gay Academic Union.

Dustin Hines standing in front of white wall
People |

Neuropsychiatric disorder researcher finds success by setting goals just out of reach and sharing the journey to achieve them.

Rochelle Hines smiling and sitting on couch
People |

Psychology professor's research helps provide a more thorough understanding of autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and developmental epilepsies.